Area Guide · Istanbul Asian Side
Kadıköy, Istanbul
The cultural heart of the Asian side, by the sea.
Kadıköy is the centre of Istanbul's Asian side. Markets, cafés, galleries, and a long seaside stretch through Moda. It is established, walkable, and never short of demand.
Lifestyle, waterfront and excellent transport in one district. That is what makes it one of the strongest rental markets in the city.
Why Kadıköy
What defines the district
Seaside lifestyle
Moda's coast, parks and promenades sit at the district's edge.
Culture and food
A dense, walkable core of markets, restaurants, galleries and nightlife.
Strong rental demand
High, year-round tenant demand from professionals and students.
Superb transport
Ferries, metro and Marmaray connect it across both continents.
Getting around
Connectivity
- Ferries across the Bosphorus and the Marmaray and metro lines.
- Direct rail link under the Bosphorus to the European side.
- Well connected to the Asian-side highways.
Who it suits. People who want to live in the middle of things on the Asian side. Tenants want the same, which is the investor's case.
Before you buy here
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Terms you will meet
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